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November 9, 2008 · Cessna 172RG · N6180R
Manville, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Manville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N6180R
Operator
Privilege Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA070
The operator reported that the pilot took the keys to the airplane and commenced a flight in the local pattern. While landing, the airplane contacted the runway hard on the nose gear. After the flight, the operator's maintenance personnel discovered evidence of a propeller strike to the runway and a damaged firewall. The pilot did not respond to Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board requests for information regarding the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The operator reported that the pilot took the keys to the airplane and commenced a flight in the local pattern. While landing, the airplane contacted the runway hard on the nose gear. After the flight, the operator’s maintenance personnel discovered evidence of a propeller strike to the runway and a damaged firewall. The pilot did not respond to Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board requests for information regarding the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportCentral Jersey Regional (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length3509 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN6180R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivilege Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 F1A6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC